Nonresident Hound Hunter Information / Application

Permit Application Period: November 15 to December 1

Hunters can submit their applications for nonresident hound hunter permits online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. Log in or create an account, and then select the “Controlled Hunt/Big Game Applications” tile at the top of the home screen. Enter the desired Hunt Number (which can be below), and continue through the checkout process. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address saved to the account once the application has been submitted.

Once the drawing has completed, applicants will be notified of their draw status via email, if an email address is on file. Applicants can also view their application status by logging into their account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. Successful applicants can purchase their permit and required hunting license through their online customer account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, by phone at 1-800-554-8685, at any Idaho license vendor, or at any IDFG Regional Office.

Paper applications are available upon request. However, we recommend that all hunters apply using their GoOutdoorsIdaho.com customer account to get their drawing results as quickly as possible. Paper applications received at IDFG Headquarters after December 1st will not be accepted.

How to Apply:

1. Log in or create your account at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com. New customers, create your account by clicking “Enroll Now!” on the login page at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com.
2. Next, click the “Controlled Hunt/Big Game Applications” tile at the top of the home screen.
3. Enter the desired Hunt Number (which can be found below in the "Limited Permit Areas" details).
4. Proceed through the checkout process and complete the application submission.
    

Applicants may apply with as an individual or as a group of two; only one application per person or group will be accepted.

A second choice is optional.  Single or group applications that are unsuccessful for their first permit choice will be entered into a second choice drawing automatically, provided the second choice permit applied for has not been filled.

If you are successful in drawing a Hound Hunter permit, you will be notified, and can then purchase your hunting license and Hound Hunter permit online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, by phone at 1-800-554-8685, at any Idaho license vendor, or any IDFG Regional Office.

Limited Permit Areas Details:

The following hunt areas must be applied for during the application period, November 15 - December 1:

Any permits not drawn will be available as leftovers on a first-come, first-served basis beginning December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time (or the next business day), online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, by phone at 1-800-554-8685, at any Idaho license vendor, or any IDFG Regional Office.

Unlimited Permit Area Details:

The below hunt areas are unlimited and these permits can be purchased beginning December 1.  Do not apply for these permits during the application period.

Unlimited permits can be purchased online at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, by phone at 1-800-554-8685, at any Idaho license vendor, or any IDFG Regional Office.